Summary

  • Fans are lining up at cinemas to watch the highly anticipated summer blockbusters Barbie and Oppenheimer

  • The movie industry is relying on these films to help stop a post-pandemic slump for cinemas caused by the popularity of streaming

  • It comes as the major writers and actors unions are on strike, demanding better pay and working conditions

  • Production of films and series are halted in the US due to the strike, but Barbie and Oppenheimer will still be released as planned

  • Film executives are hoping fans will flock to the cinema today - we're here to bring you the latest on how the day unfolds and what it means for Hollywood